Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Department of Public Safety to bolster security efforts surrounding places of worship in light of the escalation of violent attacks against people and places of faith across the nation.

This direction comes after a Mormon church in Grand Blanc, Michigan, was the site of a shooting and fire on Sunday, Sept. 28.

"Places of worship are sacred," said Abbott in a news release. “We will marshal all resources necessary to safeguard our places of faith."

Working alongside local and federal law enforcement partners, DPS’s security mission will be made up of Texas Highway Patrol troopers, Criminal Investigations Division special agents, and Texas Rangers supported by DPS’ Homeland Security Division to identify threats and prevent life-threatening atta

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